Columbia Springs Kids Fishing Fest
- Dates: May 16, 2026
- Location: Columbia Springs Environmental Education Center
- Address: 12208 SE Evergreen Hwy., Vancouver, WA 98683
- Time: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
You're invited! Join us for our annual Kids Fishing Fest!
When: Saturday, May 16th from 8am – 3pm with 1 hour time slots for registered fishers to line up to fish.
Where: Columbia Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, WA 98683)
What: Kids Fishing Fest!
The event includes:
• Fishing for kids ages 5-14 with one of our expert fishing mentors
• Fishing pole for registered fishers
• Opportunity for registered fishers to catch and take home up to two fish
• Hands-on science and nature activities for all attendees
• BBQ lunch for all attendees (veggie options available)
How: Registration opens March 14! Advance registration for a fishing time slot and ticket purchase is required for all fishers and adults. Tickets are $8 per person. Kids under 5 are free. All ticket sales are final.
To register, please visit our website and purchase tickets for a one-hour time slot between 8am and 3pm. This time slot is the time that registered kids can line up to fish. All attendees are welcome to enjoy the rest of the festival for the duration of the event.
Spots are limited! Register here: https://www.columbiasprings.org/KFF
Note: the 10am-11am time slot is reserved for kids with disabilities and their families.
Thank you to our sponsors Neil Jones Food Company and Tidewater.
In partnership with Clark Public Utilities and WDFW.
Questions? Email events@columbiasprings.org
Photo: Bob Daane